SOS : Save Our Skin

Do you ever have those days (weeks/months/lives) where you feel like no matter how many exfoliating treatments you try, how many nourishing masques you invest in, how many brightening primers you use - you're still battling with a dull complexion?

Well, lemme tell you - this has been my angst the past week and boy what a week it's been! It might not seem like a big deal to some, but those that suffer with dark circles, an uneven skin tone, or a complexion that's just going through a lacklustre stage; can find their moods beginning to match their slightly dull outer casings, which just ain't fun for anyone!

This is why, after a week of attempts and trials - I have put together a selection of foundations which have the ability to pull you from your dreary wake and back into a complexion which'll brighten any dull mood or skin worry!

#1 Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

I rediscovered this gem in my week of UDS (un-desirable skin) and honestly felt like punching the air when I no longer had a colour-match with Gollum.

It's a blogger fave, and for good reason too! When applied with a buffing brush, this foundation creates skin that looks super soft, energised and glowing, who doesn’t want that??

I’ve found myself reaching for this over my more high-end foundations, which is just great, because at a glorious £8.99 I can afford to repurchase without sacrificing my petrol for the week!

#2 Nars Sheer Glow

This is a base that requires no introduction; it’s every gals best friend – the Nars Sheer Glow!  

Now, this product certainly isn’t kidding with the name and definitely delivers on the “Glow” portion of things; you could feel like death warmed up yet still look like you’d just hopped off the plane from Barcelona. It applies super softly on the skin, and when buffed in liberally creates a warm, flawless complexion.

Now this is definitely a “treat” foundation, for me anyway as I find that it works perfectly on an evening out on the town, keeping my make up in place whilst still giving me a healthy, glowing complexion – the only downfall is that it just feels a tad heavy for everyday use. But with quite a high price point of £31.00, I’m totally fine with saving it for best! A girls gotta eat you know. 

#3 Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation

Now I know what you’re thinking – surely a mineral foundation can’t offer much in terms of bringing your skin back to life; but when it comes to bare minerals, you couldn’t be more wrong! Especially when paired with the Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer, this stuff can honestly take a “flu-face” (when you can visually see the flu taking effects on your face) and turn it Oscar-ready.

When you purchase the Bare Minerals starter kit, you receive the foundation along with the mineral veil, bronzer AND two of their brushes to help you apply the product straight onto the skin. Now, when you apply it properly (I would maybe get an in-store artist to show you how it’s done for first timers, it’s worth it to make the most of your product!) It gives you the most airbrushed, soft and naturally-flawless looking skin – need I say more?

#4 Chanel Vitalumier Aqua

Despite not offering as much coverage as the previous three; the Vitalumier Aqua is the perfect option for days where you want that sun kissed; “I’m totally not wearing make-up” make-up days.

Its super liquid-y in consistency allows it to buff super easily into the skin, leaving a natural and dewy finish that lasts. It has buildable coverage if you want to take it from your perfect daytime foundation to a face fit for an evening out, in short – the perfect all rounder for the days your skin needs a little pick-me-up!

I hope these suggestions have given you some inspiration for when you’re having a week your skin would rather forget. Each one has the ability to bring you out of your skin slump, so that no matter how much of a bad day you’re having, you can say; “Well hey, at least my face looks fantastic.”

Ciao! xx